Author: Sarah Hoffman

It’s hard to properly describe what the last two and a half years have been like for us in the state of Florida. The way I have tried to verbalize it to those not living here is that it’s a bit of a cascading nightmare, where every outrage softly fades into the next, all the attacks and barbs aimed at marginalized communities blend together, where the worst voices of a right-wing outrage machine act as the assignment editor for our governor and the professional trolls who inhabit his communications department.

Today is Inauguration Day in Florida where Governor Ron DeSantis, fresh off raising millions of dollars for the ceremony and surrounding events from some of the largest corporate special interests in the state and from high-dollar donors around the country, will be sworn in for a second term.

TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Florida Legislature kicks off this year’s second special session to deal with our state’s collapsing property insurance market.

What a historic week! The U.S. Senate  passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. This bill still must pass the House, but the bipartisan vote in the Senate is a great step forward.. As made clear when Roe v. Wade was overturned, we must take every precaution to protect people’s fundamental rights.

We’re at a pivotal junction in history. Trumpism – and its agenda of fear and division embodied by Ron DeSantis (in a more polished coating) – threatens our freedoms and representative democracy. It can feel overwhelming at times with so many critical battles needing attention.

Throughout his time in office, Governor Ron DeSantis has attacked the freedoms of the Floridians he was elected to serve. As Florida’s affordability crisis has

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Today, DeSantis Watch, a joint effort of Florida Watch and Progress Florida, has launched a new website imprint branded as Influence Watch to help the public hold Governor Ron DeSantis accountable. The imprint can be found by accessing the existing DeSantisWatch.org website and navigating from the home bar.

TALLAHASSEE — As Hurricane Ian was bearing down on Florida, the sixth private insurance company this year was declared insolvent in our state. Florida’s property insurance market is in crisis. Since Governor Ron DeSantis took office, property insurance premiums in the state have increased by 112.8%. Property insurance rates in our state are the highest in the nation, with Floridians now paying an average of $4,231 per year, more than three times the national average.

As Hurricane Ian passed Florida it left devastation in its wake. Our hearts go out to those affected by this disaster. Please use the resources linked below to donate, volunteer, and share.